Irwin Mitchell's Sheffield office is noted for its vast experience in residential development, mixed-use regeneration projects, lease renewals, and disposals and acquisitions. The practice is jointly led by James Knowles in Leeds and Martyn Holland in Sheffield, with the latter often advising property investors on secured lending and development projects. Ben Rogers is particularly experienced in housing and student accommodation matters, and Anastasija Beard frequently advises on the property aspects of insolvency proceedings.
Testimonials
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- ‘The person I dealt with took an interest in my business before he applied the law.’
‘The team has vast knowledge and experience in the education real estate and commercial property sectors which really shows when dealing with them. The client accessed online hub is a great tool. I feel the experience of the team is greater than some firms. Client care is exemplary, and I have a good working relationship with the team.’
‘Anastasija Beard stands out to me. She is attentive and easy to work with as well as being an expert in her field, there is nothing she can't help me with.’
Key clients
- Henry Boot PLC
- Wilton Developments Limited
- Rula Developments Limited
- Furnival Quay Limited
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Vistry Partnerships Limited
- Jones Lang LaSalle Limited
- Newmarket Lane Limited
- Gravity Active Entertainment
- Magnum Homes
- Rula Homes
- Hartpury University
- Caddick Land
- Fusion Global Management LLP
- Dobbies Garden Centres Limited
- The Dyson Group PLC
- HSBC Bank PLC
- Thorntons Limited
- Ferrero UK Limited
- Artisan Real Estate
- Strata Homes (Yorkshire) Limited
- Excel Parking Services Limited
- Country Style Foods Ltd
- Christeyns (UK) limited
- Boston College
- Suon Group
- Jaynic Properties Ltd
- EE Ventures Limited
- Persimmon Homes Limited
- Keepmoat Homes Limited
- Peveril Securities Limited
- Pennine Property Partnership
- Arcam Developments Management 1 Limited
- Manor Oaks Property Limited
- University of Maryland
- Newham Sixth Form College
- Summit Learning Trust
- Gleeson Homes
- Artium Group Limited
- Swallowfield Homes Limited
- Al Ain Holding LLC
- Cityheart Limited
- Sheffield Inclusion Centre
- St. Bartholomew’s CE Multi-academy Trust
- Elston Learning Trust
Work highlights
- Advised Henry Boot Developments Limited on their sale and development of a new 54,806 sq. ft specialist brain rehabilitation unit at the Chocolate Works, York to Brainkind (formerly The Disabilities Trust) for £23,740,903.18.
- Advised Henry Boot Developments Limited on their sale of a development site at Mabgate, Leeds that is subject to the existing lease of an industrial unit to the local charity, Zarach for £4,750,000.
- Advised Artisan Leeds Kirkstall Limited on the disposal to a Moda Living SPV of 223 units for £59.2M; the disposal and development of 40 S106 affordable units to 54 Homes North Limited.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Knowles, Martyn Holland